to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
shame; disgrace; raping; rape
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
heartrending; desperate; hopeless; full of grief
to collapse (physically or emotionally); to fall down
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
incompetent; no-talent; worthless person; dimwit; incompetence
irritating; aggravating; upsetting
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
these guys; these fellows
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to have a meal; to eat; to make a living; to earn one's bread
to begin to walk; to set out
to kick away; to kick off; to kick hard; to refuse curtly; to reject outright
skill; dexterity; master hand
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
great difference; big difference; wide margin
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
to push (something) against
obi; kimono sash; paper wrapper on books, CDs, etc.; band; belt; cingulum
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
feminine; womanly; female
movements; behavior; behaviour; bearing; deportment; manners
whipping; beating with a whip; whiplash
to disgrace oneself; to make a fool of oneself
abstention; nonparticipation
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party
New Year's Eve; December 31
to stay up all night; to sit up all night; to do something all night
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
one night; all night; overnight; one evening
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
to employ; to hire; to charter
bed; berth; crib; cot; kip; bedroom
to be superfluous; to be in excess; to be more than enough
storehouse; warehouse; godown
to rest; to suspend; to give relief